String lights
String lights was recalled on 31 January 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/00425/25. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.
| Alert Number | SR/00425/25 |
| Brand | Lilla Skyrup |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | 17-1001 |
| Published | 31 January 2025 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.24% by weight).SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 30/09/2024
Product Description
String of LED lights encased in yellow metal spheres.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to String lights.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.